The Youth Jazz programme is a celebration of Young Achievers and recognises the mentors and educators in the Jazz Industry!
Artscape’s youth month will be celebrated this year from 10 June to 11 July 2015. During this time hundreds of young artists from various multicultural arts disciplines will have the opportunity to perform their stimulating and important works on the Artscape stages together with many well-known artists.
The highlight of this month is the Youth Jazz Festival.
It celebrates its 13th year with nine soloist who successfully auditioned to be included in a mentorship programme. It culminates with the jazz festival on 19 June 2015 at 19.30 in the Artscape Theatre.
It was initiated by Artscape in recognition of the enormous amount of raw talent nationally, particularly in Cape Town where there is a Jazz tradition. The mentorship programme for bands began in 2005. After auditions musicians received master classes with acclaimed jazz icons from the Western Cape. The programme prepared them for the challenging arts arena they had entered and gave them respect for their role models who paved the way for them. In past years auditions were held for bands but now the concentration is on the individual musicians who audition to participate in the programme.
2015 Featuring Young Soloists :
Keno Carelse (17) Drums
Emma de Goede (22) Vocalist
Adelia Douw (21) Vocalist
Liso Gcwabe (20) Vocalist
Aimee George (18) Vocalist
Marco Maritz (19) Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Jed Petersen (17) Tenor Saxophone
Sean Sanby (19) Electric Bass Guitar & Double Bass
Kirsten Skippers (16) Piano
Accompanied by a Jazz Ensemble with mentors Amanda Tiffin, Camillo Lombard, Ian Smith, Frank Paco and Charlton Daniels. Directed by Amanda Tiffin, Camillo Lombard and Ian Smith.
Marlene le Roux, acting CEO of Artscape and director of Artscape Audience Development and Education explains: ‘Each year the festival mentorship programme is structured around skills development and education as we recognize the vital role the arts play in laying a foundation for an open society, based on the democratic values of our constitution. It is a unique opportunity where the musicians have been able to take this programme forward into their careers and educate others in the process.’
‘Artscape continues to raise the standard each year through the dedication and passion of highly respected and acclaimed professional musicians and educators who not only mentor these young artists but ensures the continuity of the jazz tradition in the Western Cape. We are honoured to showcase all these musicians.’
WHAT: ARTSCAPE YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2015. Produced by ARTSCAPE and supported by the HCI Foundation
WHEN: Friday 19 June at 19h30
WHERE: Artscape Theatre, 1 D F Malan Rd, Cape Town 8001
TICKETS: R80 and available through Artscape Dial-a-Seat 021 421 7695, Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers outlets – seating is unreserved
INFO: Wilmie Kritzinger 021 410 9210 projman1@artscape.co.za or Berniece Friedmann on 021 434 4951 / 082 892 5877 bernfried@kingsley.co.za
Because of the high standard presented each year the festival is sold out, so it is suggested you book your tickets now to avoid disappointment. It is suitable for all the family.
